Living in DE5, Amber Valley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE5 in Amber Valley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Amber Valley: £237,857, up 7.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE5
127 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £178,000 and a range from £79,000 to £560,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A PEASEHILL ROAD, DE5 3JG | detached | £272,960 | 2026-06-03 |
| 46 CROSSLEY STREET, DE5 3EE | terraced | £82,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 48 HEATH ROAD, DE5 3EN | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 2 CHURCH FARM ROAD, DE5 3TF | detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 21 GREENHILL AVENUE, DE5 3JJ | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 57A PARK STREET, DE5 3ES | terraced | £153,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Ripley Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| The Ripley Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Swanwick Hall School | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Howitt Primary Community School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
18 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
157 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Amber Valley's figures.
Common questions about DE5
What is the average house price in DE5?
The average sold price in Amber Valley is £237,857 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE5?
Prices in Amber Valley are up 7.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE5?
The median of 127 recorded sales around central DE5 in the last 2 years is £178,000, ranging from £79,000 to £560,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE5?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE5, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE5?
157 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE5 at risk of flooding?
Central DE5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £178,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 157 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE5 safe?
157 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE5 or DE75, DE5 or DE56, DE5 or DE55.
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